Engineer I, Mechanical Systems Design

Schneider Electric; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible work

Paid time off

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an Engineer I, Mechanical for our Mount Juliet, TN facility. The role is onsite for the first six months with potential for a hybrid schedule (1-2 days remote per week) after completion.

You will design enclosures and sheet metal parts for medium voltage products, create 3D models and assemblies, and maintain BOMs while coordinating with production to resolve issues. Requires 2+ years of design experience and a BS in mechanical engineering when possible.

Qualifications

• MUST HAVE 2+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling software – Creo is preferred.
• Experience designing Sheet Metal enclosures.
• US citizen or those who have the right to work in the US with no sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret customer specifications and elementary electrical schematics.
• Create 3D models and 2D drawings for development of custom busbar, barriers, and sheet metal parts.
• Generate complete 3D assemblies of customer orders.
• Develop and maintain bills of materials to meet custom applications.
• Coordinate with production and other support functions to resolve design issues promptly.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Sheet metal design

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering

Technical degree with 2-4 years engineering design exp.

Tools

Creo

Job description

Discover the opportunity to join an international, dynamic, and responsible company that fosters the development of all its people around the world. Every day, we empower employees to achieve more and experience exciting careers. Find out how our values and unique position make Schneider Electric the employer of choice.

Schneider Electric Power Systems has an outstanding opportunity for a passionate and motivated individual to assume the role of Engineer I, Mechanical in our Mount Juliet, TN facility.

This is an onsite role for the first six months with the potential for a hybrid work schedule with supervisor approval once that is completed (1-2 days of remote work per week).

Overview

The Project Engineering Team is looking for an Engineer to support the design of Medium Voltage equipment based on our customer’s plans and specifications. These products are applied to distribute utility and generator power to various environments, including industrial, water/wastewater, and data centers. The candidate is responsible for designing enclosures and assemblies for our Medium Voltage products, implementing designs, and supporting product introduction at our manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret customer specifications and elementary electrical schematics
• Create 3D models and 2D drawings for development of custom busbar, barriers, and sheet metal parts
• Generate complete 3D assemblies of customer orders
• Develop and maintain bills of materials to meet custom applications
• Coordinate with production and other support functions to resolve design issues promptly

Qualifications/Requirements

• MUST HAVE 2+ years of mechanical design experience
• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering is strongly preferred; Technical degree with 2-4 years of engineering design experience may be considered
• Proficiency with 3D modeling software – Creo is preferred
• Experience designing Sheet Metal enclosures
• US citizen or those who have the legal right to work in the US with no sponsorship
• Aptitude and ability to succeed in a manufacturing environment
• Aptitude and ability to learn medium voltage switchgear / mechanical design of electrical power distribution equipment
• A successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a strong initiative to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.

What's in it for me?

• Diverse project exposure across HVAC, structural engineering, and mechanical system integration
• Supportive team environment with mentorship to accelerate your professional growth
• Opportunity to apply your engineering knowledge to real-world customer challenges
• Career development in a specialized technical field with clear advancement pathways

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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 68,000 - USD 102,000 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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